Casein glue imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $6.2 million of casein glue in 2024 (752 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.2M | 752 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 559 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 661 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 309 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 329 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 201 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 195 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports casein glue from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 51% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 25% |
| New Zealand | $713K | 11% |
| China | $314K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $112K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $78K | 1.3% |
| India | $25K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $21K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.31 per kg, close to the world average of $9.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia casein glue imports (HS 3501.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3501.90: Caseinates and other casein derivatives: casein glues.
Common questions
What is the value of casein glue imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported casein glue worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 752 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply casein glue to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (25%) and New Zealand (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 477% on the year.
What is the average import price of casein glue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.31 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $9.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of casein glue to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 323%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for casein glue?
The HS code for casein glue is subheading 3501.90. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3501 page.
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